Best Ghost Horror Movies

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers
Rated R

The Shining is a horror film by Stanley Kubrick released in 1980. It tells the story of Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic, who takes the job of winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. He takes his family with him, but soon finds himself haunted by a powerful supernatural force. Jack's son Danny has psychic visions of the hotel's horrific past and begins to communicate with a mysterious presence. As Jack's mental state begins to deteriorate, he becomes increasingly violent, threatening to harm his wife and son. His descent into madness eventually leads him to confront the ghosts of the past and face the consequences of his actions.

From M. Night Shyamalan, starring Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams
Rated PG-13

The Sixth Sense tells the story of Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis), a child psychologist who is tasked with helping a troubled young boy, Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment). Cole is haunted by visions of dead people, who seek his help in resolving their unfinished business. With the help of his mentor, Dr. Crowe unravels the mystery behind Cole's supernatural ability, and the two come to understand that death is not the end. Along the way, Malcolm discovers a dark secret about himself, and must confront his own demons in order to save Cole from his own.

From Jack Clayton, starring Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, Michael Redgrave
Rated Not Rated

The Innocents is a psychological horror film directed by Jack Clayton and released in 1961. It follows a governess, Miss Giddens (Deborah Kerr), who is hired to take care of two children, Miles and Flora. As she settles into her new job at the remote estate, Miss Giddens soon discovers that the children are possessed by malicious spirits. She becomes increasingly paranoid and overwhelmed as she struggles to protect the children from the supernatural forces. As the story progresses, Miss Giddens is able to uncover the tragic past of the estate and the events that led to the children's possession. Ultimately, the governess is able to free the children of their haunting and restore a sense of order to the estate.

From Alejandro Amenábar, starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan, Alakina Mann
Rated PG-13

The Others is a psychological horror film written, directed, and scored by Alejandro Amenábar. It stars Nicole Kidman as a grieving mother living with her two young children in a remote Victorian mansion on the English coast. The family is plagued by mysterious occurrences and begins to believe that they are not alone in the house. As the haunting worsens, the children discover that their mother is hiding a terrible secret that could endanger their lives. The Others is a tense and suspenseful ride that will keep you guessing until the very end.

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor
Rated R

The Conjuring is a 2013 supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes. The film stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as real-life paranormal investigators and authors Ed and Lorraine Warren, who help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. The Warrens aid the Perron family, who are plagued by a malicious spirit in their home, and the Warrens must confront an evil entity in the form of an ancient witch. The Conjuring is based on the real-life case files of the Warrens and is the first installment in the Conjuring Universe franchise. The Conjuring earned positive reviews from critics and grossed over $319 million worldwide.

From Robert Wise, starring Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn
Rated G

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve
Rated R

From J.A. Bayona, starring Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Mabel Rivera
Rated R

From James Wan, starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, Frances O'Connor
Rated R

From Tobe Hooper, starring JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight
Rated PG

From Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon
Rated R

From Peter Medak, starring George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, Jean Marsh
Rated R

From Nicolas Roeg, starring Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania
Rated R

From David Koepp, starring Kevin Bacon, Zachary David Cope, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas
Rated R

From David Robert Mitchell, starring Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Olivia Luccardi, Lili Sepe
Rated R

From John Carpenter, starring Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, John Houseman
Rated R

From Babak Anvari, starring Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Arash Marandi
Rated PG-13

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye
Rated PG-13

From Mikael Håfström, starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Danny Pang, Oxide Chun Pang, starring Angelica Lee, Chutcha Rujinanon, Lawrence Chou, Jinda Duangtoy
Rated R

From Takashi Shimizu, starring Megumi Okina, Misaki Itô, Misa Uehara, Yui Ichikawa
Rated R

From Bernard Rose, starring Virginia Madsen, Xander Berkeley, Tony Todd, Kasi Lemmons
Rated R

From John Hough, starring Roddy McDowall, Gayle Hunnicutt, Pamela Franklin, Clive Revill
Rated PG

From Gerard Johnstone, starring Morgana O'Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru, Ross Harper
Rated Not Rated

From Sam Raimi, starring Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Ruth Livier, Lorna Raver
Rated PG-13